The House reconvened today to introduce 19 bills. House Bill 2829 and House Bill 2820 were two of the 19 bill. House Bill 2829 relates to the nomination and election of magistrates and House Bill 2820 would prohibit a person convicted of a sexual offense against a child from being on school property without written permission.

House Resolution 17, honoring the West Virginia Women's Commission was adopted. This resolution designated today, March 5, 2013 as Women's Day at the West Virginia Legislature.

House Bill 2585, which would increase the time to file a petition in response to notice of an increased assessment, was passed on to third reading.

The Senate convened this morning for the 20th day of the Regular Session.

Senate Bill 172, relating to the sale of nonintoxicating beer, and Senate Bill 197, relating to the expiring of funds from the State Fund and appropriating them into various accounts, were passed unanimously.

The Senate also had five bills on second reading: Senate Bills 47, 196, 214, 335, and 338. Senate Bill 101, which would clarify the Medical Professional Liability Act, was read for the first time. In addition to these bills, 16 new bills were introduced.

House Bill 2586, relating to qualifications for a license to practice embalming, passed through the House unanimously.

Special guests graced the House with their musical talents. Abby Latocha sang the National Anthem before the members. Latocha is a student from Mannington Middle School.

To celebrate tourism day, John Wyatt and his wide Donna Jean performed "Song of the Mountains". Wyatt and his wife are from Rainelle, West Virginia and specialize in acoustical folk, bluegrass, and gospel music.

The life of the Honorable Richard J. Campbell was memorialized today in the House with House Resolution 16. Campbell was an extraordinary educator, civic leader, veteran, a man of great experience.

The House passed two bills today: House Bill 2314, which would authorize a family court judge to order a child to be taken into custody in emergency situations and House Bill 2487, which would prohibit the use of laetrile. Both bills were passed with a unanimous vote.

House Bill 2586, relating to qualifications for a license to practice embalming was advanced to third reading.